Multifunctional Metal Alloys for Advanced 3D Printing: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Functional Properties
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal matrix composite; corrosion; additive manufacturing; powder metallurgy; thermal oxidation; heat treatment; material characterization; material testing
Interests: oxidation; metal matrix composite; 3D metal printing; corrosion; additive manufacturing; heat treatment; material characterization
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Dear Colleagues,
Multifunctional metal alloys have emerged as pivotal materials for advanced 3D printing technologies, enabling innovative solutions across diverse industrial sectors such as aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and energy. The integration of novel alloy compositions with additive manufacturing techniques has the potential to significantly enhance material performance, providing improved microstructural characteristics, superior mechanical properties, and optimized functional capabilities.
This Special Issue invites cutting-edge research exploring alloy development, processing strategies, microstructure–property correlations, and the resulting functional and mechanical properties of 3D-printed metallic materials. We aim to publish original research and comprehensive reviews highlighting recent advancements, technological challenges, and future trends in multifunctional alloys for additive manufacturing. Contributions focusing on novel alloy systems, advanced characterization methods, innovative processing routes, and practical applications are strongly encouraged. Our goal is to compile a robust collection of high-quality manuscripts to serve as a valuable resource for academia, industry, and practitioners worldwide.
We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Ganesh Walunj
Dr. Tushar Borkar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface engineering
- functional films and coatings
- tribological behavior
- wear-resistant layers
- 3D metal printing
- additive manufacturing
- corrosion protection
- self-healing surfaces
- nanostructured coatings
- microstructure–property relationships
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